Ben Fadden is the Head Content Creator at Gaslamp Ball, writing weekly articles and hosting a podcast/YouTube show called "Talking Friars". He is the ultimate diehard Padres fan who lives 20 minutes from Petco Park and has season tickets for the team with his family. Ben was born and raised in San Diego county and the Padres are a huge part of his life. His first favorite player was Khalil Greene and his current favorite player is infielder Jake Cronenworth. Ben's favorite Padres memory is Jake Cronenworth's go-ahead single against the Dodgers in Game 4 of the 2022 National League Division Series.
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Kick off the Padres season with FOCO’s Seoul Series bobblehead collection
Make sure to get yours before it sells out!
Seoul Series Exhibition Game: San Diego Padres vs. LG Twins
Dylan Cease scheduled to throw in his first game action as a Padre
Seoul Series Exhibition Game: San Diego Padres vs. Team Korea
Ha-Seong Kim’s country faces his MLB team with Jhony Brito getting the start
Padres Reacts Survey Results: Fans weren’t satisfied with A.J. Preller’s offseason
The Padres still could use some additions but the season begins in a matter of days
Updated: Padres Spring Training Breakout Game canceled
The Padres first breakout game has been canceled due to weather
Padres name 31-man travel roster for Korea
A long flight has been taken but there are still some cuts to be made
Padres acquiring Dylan Cease!
A.J. Preller loves to makes splashes and this is another one
Spring Training Game #21: San Diego Padres vs. Oakland A’s
The final game before the team gets on the plane to South Korea
Padres Reacts Survey: Do you approve of A.J. Preller’s offseason?
It doesn’t seem like any more moves are coming before the plane leaves tomorrow for Seoul, South Korea
Spring Training Game #20: San Diego Padres vs. Arizona Diamondbacks
Tuesday afternoon baseball!